Proving the Invention is Yours

A successful invention can be an incredibly exciting and important moment in the life of an inventor. Many first-time inventors fail to understand how to protect their inventions. These inventors may find that someone has stolen or used their idea.

There are steps that can be taken to keep an invention protected and help inventors take ownership of their inventions. They will be able to prove that an invention is their own during cases of stealing and invention infringements.

Getting the Patent

The only way one can legally protect his or her invention is through a patent. A patent is a way to claim rights to an invention. When a patent is filed, others cannot duplicate, create, use or sell the idea. Complete control and ownership goes directly to the patent holder.

A patent is the only true way for inventors to prove that inventions are their own. Without a patent, an argument has no basis and is therefore invalid. Hire a professional to ensure that your patent is filed completely and correctly.

Focusing on the Claim

The claim section of the patent process is the single most important piece of the entire set of paperwork. This section allows inventors to describe the inventions they are trying to patent. Inventors must make sure this wording is airtight to prevent anyone from finding a loophole in the patent. This claim is what will help to prove that the invention is the actual property of the owner.

Photographic Evidence

There are a few more things that inventors can do to claim their work. Photographic evidence provided with a patent helps to claim ownership by solidifying any claims with patents, and may be helpful in lawsuits against those who have violated a patent.

Inventors need to work to protect themselves and their inventions by being be able to prove that the invention is their own creation. Patents, claims and photographic evidence are the only ways to do so.